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Nevada Rejects Calder’s Jurisdictional Effects Test in Negligence Cases

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On June 18, 2025, the Nevada Supreme Court held in Whitley v. Greyhound Lines, Inc., 141 Nev. Adv. Op. 33 (2025), that Calder v. Jones’ “effects test” applies only in intentional tort cases. The opinion provides an analysis...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Liability Beyond Borders: Court expands scope of California privacy litigation

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued a pivotal ruling that is likely to reshape privacy litigation for e-commerce platforms. In Briskin v. Shopify, Inc., the Court held that Shopify, despite being...more

Vedder Price

Opening Door to Universal Jurisdiction in Internet Cases, En Banc Ninth Circuit Finds Specific Personal Jurisdiction Over Shopify

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On April 21, 2025, a Ninth Circuit en banc panel revived (by a 10-1 decision) a putative class action against Shopify, Inc. alleging violations of privacy and data rights via use of cookies. In reversing both the district...more

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Court Refuses to Enjoin Mass Arbitration on Personal Jurisdiction Grounds

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Companies facing the threat of mass arbitration continue to seek judicial intervention to thwart such tactics. However, most of those attempts have failed. Recently, the District Court in the District of Colombia rejected a...more

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Specific Personal Jurisdiction Established Through Indirect Evidence of Targeting a Market

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In a recent decision, California’s Third Appellate Division held that a foreign automobile manufacturer could be haled into a state court in California through the indirect actions of its distributor without offending...more

Allen Matkins

Personal Jurisdiction Matters

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I recently questioned the basis for Delaware' assertion of personal jurisdiction over controlling stockholders.  I noted that there is no "deemed consent" statute for controlling stockholders as there is for directors and...more

Allen Matkins

Secretary Of State Filing Does Not Create Citizenship

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Corporations do not enjoy all the rights of citizenship, but in some cases a corporation's citizenship can be important.  For example, the diversity jurisdiction of the federal courts depends upon establishing two facts. ...more

Allen Matkins

Court Rules Website Is "Equivalent" To Physical Store In California

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While there may be a myriad of differences between a physical store and a website, a California Court of Appeal ruled yesterday that corporeal is the equivalent of the incorporeal, at least when it comes to jurisdiction.  ...more

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